Question 2653 Deck Safety

The correct answer is C) 0.8 foot. To determine the righting arm at 26° inclination, we need to use the stability curves in the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book. Given the vessel's drafts (FWD 18'-09", AFT 20'-05") and the KG of 23.8 feet, we can locate the appropriate stability curve and read the righting arm at 26° inclination. Since the center of gravity is 1.0 foot off center, the righting arm will be shifted by this amount, resulting in a value of 0.8 foot. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the righting arm based on the provided information and the stability curves.